Veterinary Economics

Life’s not a motion picture, and you can’t edit out the accumulation of student debt by leaving your college years on the cutting-room floor. But when you amass dozens of organizations and 100 volunteers with a common cause and mission, … read more >

Because veterinarians play a critical role in protecting human and animal health, the AVMA is focused on addressing the persistent maldistribution of veterinarians in some rural areas. Our aim is to bolster veterinary care and strengthen public health throughout the … read more >

For the seventh consecutive year, rural communities and the veterinarians that serve them will benefit from the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), which provides student loan relief to veterinarians in areas with veterinary shortages. The AVMA has been a … read more >

The AVMA today released the 2016 Report on the Market for Veterinarians, making it available for free download by all AVMA members as part of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series. The 2016 Report on the Market for Veterinarians makes … read more >

Registration opens for 2016 AVMA Economic Summit Roll up your sleeves, pull out your calculators, and get ready to learn! There’s no better way to improve your understanding of the business and economic forces that affect you as a veterinarian … read more >

Labor Department offers webinars to explain new rules A new rule finalized last week by the U.S. Department of Labor requires time-and-a-half overtime pay for far more salaried workers than previously have been covered. This rule applies to employees in … read more >

The AVMA sincerely apologizes for any misunderstandings regarding the gender wage gap resulting from the recent online release of its New Graduate Starting Salary Calculator. Although this calculator was debuted during the March 2016 Student AVMA Symposium to rave reviews, … read more >

If you’re interested in the economic future of the veterinary profession—and in gathering information and tools to help you operate your business more successfully—set aside the dates October 24-25 to attend this year’s AVMA Economic Summit. Our economics team convenes … read more >

Update: please see our clarification post regarding the gender adjustment and other factors included in the calculator. Remember what it felt like when you were looking for your first job and had no idea what kind of salary was reasonable … read more >

Life on a farm has changed over the last several decades. When I was young, farm life created a community where every member had a role and every member was cared for throughout their normal life. But as time progressed, … read more >